My first Magnolia Card for many a month

Good Afternoon Crafters, its been awhile since Ive created a Magnolia card and I thought I ought to remedy this, and here it is. I do hope that you are enjoying your Bank Holiday Monday, the sun is out and its quite warm outside, the dog and hubby have been for a lovely walk this afternoon and now the dog is flaked out on our bed.
So I thought I would post this card, its one of the new Stamp Club images and Ive stamped it onto white card then used my copic pens to colour it, afterwards Ive used a oval Nestabilitie Die to cut it out and a fancy one for the mount with a piece of pink card. The sentiment is one from my stash and has been also stamped onto white card and Ive used one of the framed tags for the mount.
The base card is a 6"x 6" white card and the paper is a beautiful pink background with a oldie worldie pattern on it, and then on top I have used a square doily that I have inked with some of the same pink inkpad as Ive used around the image.
Across the middle I have wrapped a piece of lace and then pleated a pink ribbon across the top. I then placed the mounted image in the center with the sentiment at the bottom on the right hand side.
To finish of I have used several roses of different size and then placed them in the top left hand corner and these were attached to the card with silicone glue and some punched out rose leaves.
This Card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-
http://challenges4everybody.blogspot.co.uk/
http://eclecticellapu.blogspot.co.uk/
http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
http://lovely-haenglar-only.blogspot.co.uk/
http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
http://totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/
http://magnoliadownunderchallenges.blogspot.se/ 

A Card for Sundays with Santa

Good Evening Crafters, well its been awhile since I used one of my Magnolia stamps but thought as its a Anything Goes Challenge over on Sundays with Santa on Facebook I would give this Tilda image a outing, Ive stamped her onto white card then used a mask to cover her and then stamped the I Love You stamp under her, removed the mask then coloured it with my copic pens. I then used Nestabilitie Die Labels No.17 to cut her out, I then drew around the die to create the mount for her out of blue card.
The base card is a 6"x 6" white card and the papers I have used are Lili of the Valleys "Nitwit" papers, the first a snowfall one on a blue background, the second is a white background with pale blue snowflakes on I have used a snowflake border punch from Martha Stewart, then for my last mount I used a sentiment paper and cut a strip and mounted this onto another piece of the blue card.
The mounted image was then placed in the center towards the top and the sentiment below on the right.
To finish of I created two snowflakes and layered them up from several punched out piece glittered the top and put them across the left hand bottom corner.
This Card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-
http://www.ladyanneschallenges.com/stamp-challenge.html
http://christmaschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
http://forfunchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
http://justkeeponcreating.blogspot.com.au/
http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
http://tandastamps.blogspot.co.uk/

Challenge #53 Bearlymine Designs Challenge - "Fall Colours"

Good Morning Everyone, well as Autumn is now on its way over on the Bearlymine Designs Challenge Blogspot we want to see "Fall Colours" on your cards, that is "Greens, Browns, Reds, Oranges and Yellow" so its going to be bright card this time for sure. As I live close to the Forest of Dean it wont be long before the trees start to change and its just wonderful to see when they do.
And now before we start you will want to know who our sponsor is for the Challenge and that is

and they are offering a prize $35 Gift Vouchers to spend on their website

And believe me when I tell you their flowers are just stunning so its worth a visit just to browse and no doubt you will be tempted to buy as I am. And now here is my card for this weeks Challenge.

I have used Tilda rolling in the leaves for my image and have coloured her with my copic pens then used Nestabilitie Die Labels No.8 to cut her out, then drew around the die on brown card and created the mount for it. The sentiment is one from Waltzing Mouse Stamps and I have used two together to create the image and then mounted it onto brown card.

The base card is a 6"x 6" white card and the papers I have used are from Donna's "Designer Extreme Cd.1" you will find it here, and I have chosen papers with the colours required for this Challenge, the first paper is a orange one with darker spots on, the second is a red background with leaves on and the third a green with yet further leaves on. I also used a forth paper in dark green and cut it into a 5" square and then used my Martha Stewart leaf border and corner punches on it, this was placed on top of the first paper.

I layered the mounts as shown and to finish of I have cut with my leaf Nestabilitie dies and then used a inkpad to distress the insides to show the veins.

Now that youve seen my card I do hope that you will go and visit the Bearlymine Designs Challenge Blogspot and see what the rest of the very talented Design Team have created for your inspiration and hopefully you to will take part in this "Fall Colours" Challenge.

This Card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-
http://www.alwayscrafting.blogspot.co.uk/ 
http://papermakeupstamps.blogspot.co.uk/ 
http://eurekastamps.blogspot.co.uk/ 
http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.co.uk/ 
http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 
http://useyourstuff.blogspot.co.uk/ 

A Card for Magnolia Challenges

Good Afternoon All, well the sun is out and theres a lovely breeze here in Gloucestershire, mind you its still hot and our dog is feeling it just as much. Anyway todays card has been made for this weeks Magnolia "In the Country" Challenge and any other one I can find. Ive used this sweet Tilda image carrying a bunch of flowers, not sure what they are meant to be, probably hellibores but I wouldnt depend on that. Ive coloured it with my copics then cut it out with my square Nestabilitie Die, then used with some lilac card a Heart Square from Spellbinders. The sentiment is one from my stash and has also been mounted on some lilac card.
The base card is a 6"x 6" white card, but Ive also cut a 8" square then used the larger Martha Stewart Border and Corner punches to create a mount for the smaller one, the papers I have used are from Nitwits "Oh the Possibilities" digi paper set. Its all shades of pink and lilac and Ive used several papers, the main one under the mount is one with lilac punches on and the rest I used on the rolled flower in the top left hand corner.
Ive used a large piece of Cobweb ribbon around the card, then on top I have placed a lavender satin ribbon which was attached to the back of the first mount, I then cut a Cheery Lynn doily and tucked it under the ribbon in the bottom left hand corner. The mounted image was then positioned to the right and the sentiment at the bottom on the right hand side. Ive also cut a flower with a Memory Box die and this was stuck in the bottom left hand corner. To finish of Ive used several of the left over papers to create the rolled flower in the top left corner and this was stuck to the card with some punched out leaves on some silicone glue.
This Card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-
http://justmagnolia.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/
http://magnoliadownunderchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
http://magnoliastamplovers.blogspot.co.uk/

A Card for two Magnolia Challenges

Good Afternoon All, I know its been awhile since I made any Magnolia Stamped cards so I thought for a change I would make an effort, and Ive used this sweet image of Tilda and coloured her with my copic pens before cutting her out with my Nestabilitie Die Labels No.1, Ive also used a larger one for the mount. The sentiment is one of the LOV round stamps and Ive also cut this out with a circle die and mounted it onto a larger one to.
The base card is a 6"x 6" white card with a first mount of blue card and then Ive used one of three papers from the Kay Miller Download "High Seas" digi paper set, this first one is of water and waves, the second mount is in yellow with a large sun pattern on and the third a strip which has been placed across the card, Ive actually used the new Sugar Bowl sketch for this card.
I then used the Memory box sandal border die, with the wave one and the waving palm to, to finish of the bottom. I placed my mounted image towards the left and the sentiment at the top on the right.
This Card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-
http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.co.uk/
http://fabnfunkychallenges.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.totallytilda.blogspot.co.uk/
http://magnoliastamplovers.blogspot.co.uk/

A Card for Just Magnolia "Ribbons" Challenge

Good Afternoon Everyone, well I thought I would for a change made another Xmas Card and I think this one will probably go to my Mother in Law as she seems to be the only one I havent made a card for yet. Anyway Ive used one of the new Sweet Christmas images of Tilda, isnt she cute, Ive stamped her onto white card and coloured her with my copic pens, afterwards I used a oval Nestabilitie Die to cut her out, and the beaded oval for the mount out of red card. The sentiment is one of my stash stamps that I have stamped onto a piece of white card and mounted it also on some red card.
The base card is a 6"x 6" white card with a first mount of red card, the one and only paper Ive used is a Memory Box paper its a cream background with a spray of roses down the left side, Ive stuck on top and wrapped around the right hand side a piece of lace and red satin ribbon and attached it to the back of the first mount.
The mounted image was then positioned in the image with the sentiment on the left hand side at the bottom. To finish of I have created a spray of roses in several sizes and stuck them in the top left hand corner on some punched out rose leaves with some silicone glue.
This card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-
http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/
http://christmasblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
http://floweretstamplar.blogspot.com/
http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/
http://jinglebellesrock.blogspot.com/
http://www.phindysplacechallenge.blogspot.com/
http://wagsnwhiskersrubberstamps.blogspot.com/
http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.com/

Just Magnolia Challenge "Sentiments"

Good Afternoon Everyone, Im so sorry Ive been so lapse just lately but its been a busy time for one and that Im trying to get as much of my DT work done before we go of to Guernsey on the 15th Sept for a Christening, and I expect those that are on DTs know exactly what Im talking about and of course Ive had three DT Challenge cards on my blog this week. But anyway stop wingeing Shirley and get down to business, todays card has been created for this weeks Just Magnolia Challenge "Sentiments" Im always on the prowl looking for nice ones and I love this one particularly as I feel it goes so well with this image of Tilda in her Air Hostess suit rushing to catch her plane. Ive stamped her onto white card and coloured her with my copic pens then used Nestabilitie Die Label No.l7 and then drew around the die to create the mount for it, the sentiment has been treated in the same way.
The base card is a 6"x 6" white card with a first mount of blue card and one of three papers from Kay Millers "Park and Play" digi set, the first paper is a blue background with clouds on it, the second mount is a spot paper on a white background in blue, green and yellow, the third paper is a blue stripe paper then across the card I have wrapped a blue satin ribbon and attached it to the back of the first mount. I have then positioned my sentiment at the bottom on the right with the main image in the centre.
To finish of I have used some of the blue stripe paper and I have used a die namic flower die to cut them out and have rolled them and attached them to the card with some silicone glue on top of some punched fern leaves.
This card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-
http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/
http://magnoliastamplovers.blogspot.com/
http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/
http://www.sewmanychallenges.com/

A Card for Just Magnolia

Good Afternoon Everyone, well Ive at least managed to create a card for this weeks Just Magnolia "Butterfly Theme" Challenge and Ive used this sweet image with her butterfly friend, Ive stamped her onto white card then used my copics and tria pens on it to colour her, I then used the Nestabilitie Die No.17 to cut it out then the die to draw around to create the mount. The sentiment is yet another of the Magnolia stamps and Ive treated it in the same was as the image.
The base card is a 6"x 6" white card with a first mount of pink card and one of two papers from one of the Prisma paper sets, the first paper is a pretty all over pink pattern then on top is a strip with spots on and Ive used a butterfly punch down both sides, then on top is a strip of the same card thats been put through the cuttlebug with a butterfly embossing folder. I then positioned my mounted image in the centre with the sentiment at the bottom on the right hand side.
I then created a flower spray with five different sized roses and with some punched out rose leaves these were then stuck to the top left hand corner with the punched out leaves with some silicone glue.
This card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-
http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/
http://www.lisasomerville.com/
http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/
http://simplycreatechallenges.blogspot.com/
http://thestampmanchallenges.blogspot.com/

A Card for the Just Magnolia Challenge

Good Morning All, I did promise you a card today and Ive even got three days running DT cards starting tomorrow so I will have lots for you to see. Todays card has been created for this weeks Just Magnolia Challenge (and of course any other ones I can find) anyway Ive used butterfly Tilda and this weeks challenge is Paper Piecing. I stamped her onto white card and coloured her with my copic pens then used one of Donna's of Bearlymine Designs papers Ive actually made it smaller for this image and used the normal size for the backing paper. I also stamped it onto white paper for the underskirt to so colouring the image I then went about cutting and layering up the bits to create my image, I then used Nestabilitie Die 18 to cut her out I also then drew around the die to create the faux mount for her. The sentiment is another of the Magnolia ones thats then been mounted on a Spellbinders ribbon banner.
The base care is a 6"x 6" white card with the first mount of pink pearlescent card and the paper from Donna these ones are called "Just Roses" and pretty pattern of roses and hearts on a yellow pink background. I then ran a piece of the same pearlescent card through my cuttlebug with the Crafts Too Blossom Folder, and then attached some lace behind it down the edges this was then positioned towards the left hand side of my card.
I then stuck my mounted image in the centre with the sentiment at the bottom on the right. To finish of I have created a flower spray in the top left hand corner with five different sized roses and some punched out leaves.
This card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-
http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/
http://scrapbitzcopics.ning.com/group/cmccopicchallengegroup
http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/
http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.com/
http://thestampmanchallenges.blogspot.com/
http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.com/
http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

A Card for Many Challenges

Good Morning Everyone, hope that you are all enjoying yet another holiday weekend, the sun is trying very hard to come out and Im hoping to get out for a walk after dinner. Anyway todays card is to cover several Magnolia Challenges, Magnolia Stamp Lovers "Flowers", Totally Tilda's "Paper Piecing", Magnolia Down Unders "Lace and Ribbons", Dutch Magnolia's "Mothers Day" and Just Magnolia's "Buttons, Bows and Bling" and hopefully with what Ive got here will cover everything. Ive used this sweet image of Tilda with a butterfly, and coloured the base of it with my Copic and Tria pens, and then Ive used two papers from the Hideaway Paper Pack from First Edition and they are two papers with the same pattern but with opposite colouring the first a green with white flowers, and then white with green flowers, they were then stamped and cut out the relevant pieces and stuck them to my image, afterwards Ive used the Oval Nestabilitie die to cut her out, I also used some glitter on the butterflies. I used some of the same green pearlescent card to cut a mount of a scalloped die and the sentiment is yet another of the Magnolia stamps thats been treated in the same way as the image.
The base card is 6"x 6" white card with the first mount of green pearlescent card with one of two of the same paper set, this first one is a all over white background with stripes of different colours and patterns across the paper, on top I have put a single strip mount with a piece of the same green flower paper that I used for her skirt.
On top of this I have wrapped a piece of lace and ribbon around the card and attached it to the back of the first mount, then positioned my mounted image in the middle on top of one of the Cherry Lynn Die cut Doilies with the sentiment at the bottom on the right. I have then created some flowers with yet another piece of the same paper pack and a bit of the green for the middle flower, I used the Marianne flower dies for this, and stuck them onto my card with some silicone glue on top of some punched out oak leaves. The two buttons on the right have had threaded through the holes some fine ribbon and tied in bows, and the final bow is a triple seam binding one thats been stuck at the side of my image.
This card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-
http://magnoliastamplovers.blogspot.com/
http://www.totallytilda.blogspot.com/
http://magnoliadownunderchallenges.blogspot.com/
http://dutchmagnolialovers.blogspot.com/
http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/

A Card for Several Challenges

Good Morning Everyone, and a Very Happy Easter I do hope that you are so far enjoying the long weekend and the weather, though it did go cloudy at times yesterday and chilly but at least the sun is up and the sky is clear and blue so lets hope todays weather is better. Ive got a tale to tell you, yesterday we had a racing pigeon drop down in our back garden he probably thought that our shed was his loft. anyway I tried to catch him but he ran and hid behind some of my potplants and he did look so tired so I asked my hubby to find the wild bird food and some water and we would see how he got on. Anyway later on I went out into the garden and he was wondering around and eventually I managed to catch him, I then called hubby to bring some paper and a pen to take down the numbers on the ring which he did, then he had to run around to find a box to pop him in, we then left him in the box in the shed while I went to find a local pigeon racer for help. Luckily he said that he would take it and rest it and hopefully let it of home when it was better. When we got back home hubby told me that the number on the ring was a French one and he obvilously flown well of his  route just hope he manages after a rest to find his way home or perhaps the club will sent him by mail back to France.
Well now youve heard my story of yesterdays doings, I also want to thank all you lovely people who liked my Carnival card from yesterday I had this vision in my head and I just hoped that when I managed to get in onto the card it would look good, and on the whole it turned out well so thank you again for the lovely comments you left me. Well todays card has been created firstly for three Challenges but if I find some more I will add them later, the first Challenge is for Totally PaperCrafts "Weddings", then Stampin for the Weekend "Weddings" and finally Just Magnolia's "Sketch", Ive stamped Tilda and Edwin onto white card then used my Copic and Tria pens to colour them, then used a circle Nestabilitie die to cut them out and the brand new heart circle for the mount. Ive discovered from experience this die doesnt work to well in the Cuttlebug it works better with the Grand Calibur. The sentiment is one from my stash.
The base card is a 6"x 6" white card and a first mount of pink pearlescent card and Ive used one of two papers from the "Confetti" paper pack from Papermania, the first paper is a pretty white background with butterflies on, for my second mount Ive used a confetti type one thats on a white background to, the third mount is a piece of the same pink card thats been run through my Cuttlebug with a small heart embossing folder.
I positioned my image in the middle with the sentiment at the bottom on the right, I then stuck three pink pearls down the two opposite corners and created a flower spray with several sizes of roses in the top left hand corner and stuck them to my card with silicone glue with punched out fern and rose leaves.
This Card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-
http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
http://stampinfortheweekend.blogspot.com/
http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/
http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.com/
http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/

A Card for Many Challenges

Good Afternoon Everyone, the sun is out and its glorious, Ive just been in the garden doing a bit of weeding and tidying up, and Ive left hubby cutting the grass. Before I start I want to warn you that theres a damn nusiance Phishing email going around from TUBELY if you get one stick it in the bin as its worse than facebook and it will pinch all your email addressess and keep sending out invites to all your family and friends, I got stuck with one the other day and its been nothing but a pain since, one of my friends must have had it and its pinched all her email addressess and its now seems to have pinched mine, so if you do receive an invite from me bin it straight away.
Anyway Ive created todays card for a few challenges but mainly for the Just Magnolia's "Happy Birthday" Challenge, and Ive used this sweet image of Tilda carrying a presant, I have used not only my copic pens on her but also my Tria pens as they have some lovely colours in them. I then used the Beaded Oval from Nestabilities for the mount and the sentiment is one from my stash.
The base card is a 6"x 6" white card with a first mount of pink pearlescent card and Ive used two papers from the Forever Friends paper pack, this first paper is a pretty flower one, and on top is Ive placed a doily not that you can see it as its under the flowers, then the second paper is a stripped one thats been placed down the card on the left. Then around the middle I have wrapped some lace trim with a pink spotted ribbon on top and attached it to the back of the first layer.
I then positioned my mounted image in the middle with the sentiment at the bottom on the right hand side. To finish of Ive created a flower spray in the top right hand corner with several sizes of roses and punched out fern leaves.
This card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-
http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/
http://stampfairychallenge.blogspot.com/
http://michelle-pinkpaperparadise.blogspot.com/
http://houseofgilli.blogspot.com/
http://stamptacularsundaychallenge.blogspot.com/

A Card for Just Magnolia Challenge - "A Sketch by Bev"

Good Morning All, the sun is out again though weve already had some rain Im hoping it wont come back but you know how our weather is like, you carnt rely on anything. Todays card is for the Just Magnolia's "A Sketch by Bev" and Ive used this sweet image of Tilda in her wellie boots, I think it was part of my Club Stamp kit, and Ive stamped her onto white card then coloured her with my copic pens, after which I have cut her out with a small circle die by Nestabilities, Ive had to do the out of the box technique on it so it would fit in the Die-namic die behind it, Ive also used a lace doily one as well. The sentiment is one from my stash and has been mounted on a piece of the same pearlescent card as was used for the dies.
The base card is a 6"x 6" white card with a first mount of pink pearlescent card and one of two papers from the Kay Miller Downloads, I do love them as they are vibrant and beautifully patterned. The first paper is a pretty flowered one on a white background, the second paper across the bottom is a pink background with a darker pink spot on, this was mounted on some pink card. Ive created the card to the sketch, and afterwards I created a flower spray down the side of the image with several different sizes of roses and some punched out rose leaves and they were attached to the card with silicone glue. The last thing are the three pearls down the edge on the right hand side.
This card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-
http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/

A Card for the Totally Tilda Challenge - "Fruity Tilda"

Good Afternoon Ladies, well guess what Ive managed to make another card for the Totally Tilda Challenge I thought Id better make sure I was actually in time for this weeks Challenge as I was two hours late with the one yesterday, anyway this weeks theme is "Fruity Tilda" and Ive used this sweet image from last year of her carrying a basket of blueberries or is is cherries, anyway Ive stamped her onto white card before colouring her with my copic pens, then cut her out with my circle Nestabilitie Die and used a scalloped one for the mount. The sentiment is one of the Penny Black stamps and Ive stamped this also onto white card before cutting out with my rotatrim and mounting it onto pink card.

The base card is yet againa 6"x 6" white card with a first mount of pink card, then Ive used two papers from Donna's Bearlymine "Fruity Delicious" digi papers, the first one being a all over pink base with the flowers of the strawberry plant and the fruits as well, the second paper is a yellow base with cherries on. Then down the side is a piece of the same pink pearlescent card thats been put through my cuttlebuy with a sizzex leaf embossing folder, then stuck down the card on the left hand side, I then wrapped a piece of strawberry pattern ribbon around the card at the bottom.

The stamped image was positioned in the middle with the sentiment at the bottom on the right, to finish of Ive created a flower spray with some Cherry Blossoms in pink and white, and a couple of Asters, this was stuck with some silicone glue on top of some punched out fern leaves in the top left hand corner.

This card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-

http://www.totallytilda.blogspot.com/

http://www.cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/
http://magnoliadownunderchallenges.blogspot.com/
http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/ 

A Card for Just Magnolia and Totally Papercrafts Challenges

Good Afternoon All, well you can say it yes I know Im late again and if I start giving you excuses you will wonder why, anyway I wont and just get on with my post. This card has been created for two challenges the Just Magnolia's "Mina's Sketch" and the Totally Tilda's "How does your Garden Grow" Challenge, and Ive used this sweet Tilda image and coloured her with my copic pens, after which I cut her out with the Mega Rectangle Nestabilite Die and used the scalloped edged one for the mount. The sentiment is one from my stash its one of the Flourishes stamps, they are a American company and make some really lovely flower stamps.

The base card is a 6"x 6" white card with a first mount of lavendar pearlescent card, with one of two papers from the Papermania Spring Time papers, and the first paper is a pretty mauve background with white and yellow flowers and scrolls on, the second mount is another mauve background but this has pink and white flowers on it. Then Ive positioned a circle of mauve pearlescent card which has been but through my cuttlebug and embossed with a folder, this has been stuck in the centre. Across the bottom and edge Ive used mauve satin ribbon and attached it to the back of the first mount.

I then positioned my sentiment across the cross of the ribbons though I see its swivelled around a bit as its dried, the mounted image was then stuck in the middle and to finish of Ive created a flower spray with several sized roses at the top on the left with some punched out leaves, these were attached with some silicone glue.

This card has been entered in the following Challenges:-

http://justmagnolia.blogspot.com/ 

http://www.totallytilda.blogspot.com/   -  Oh dear just missed this one.

http://ceschallenges.blogspot.com/

http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ 

"Sundays with Santa" - Easel Card

Good Morning Ladies, well its not really here in Gloucestershire its absolutely throwing it down, hubby did say yesterday we were in for some heavy rain and he wasnt wrong as its been raining since about 12 oclock last night its such a shame as yesterday was gorgeous and mild, but there you are the English weather has us all beat and will do its own thing.

Anyway todays card has been created for Pops "Sunday's with Santa" challenge and this week it was my turn to decide what the theme was and I chose Easel card. I was intriqued by Lorraine's double easel card she created this week and wanted to know if I could make one to, and guess what its easier than you think instead of folding the front piece across the middle you fold it corner to corner and bobs your uncle, the only thing youve got to remember is when you fold it back down flat you dont force it as has to turn to lay flat again the other piece.

Anyway Ive used this image of Edwin on his sledge and coloured it again with my copic pens, after which I cut him out with my rotatrim, the mount is white pearlescent card, the sentiment is one of the whimsey seal ones thats been stamped and cut out with a circle die then mounted on a scalloped one.

The base card is a 6"x 6" white card with two first mounts of white pearlescent card and one of two papers from the Nitwit Downloads, the first a white paper with coloured snowflakes on, and the second a red strip with a similar snowflake design, across the middle Ive wrapped a red and holly ribbon around and attached it to the back of the first mount, Ive then stuck both these base layers to my card base, and my mounted image in the centre of the top one and the sentiment in the middle of the base one.

I do hope that if youd like to start making a stash of Christmas cards ready for this year its a good idea to join out present team of girls even if you only come a couple of times a month youd soon start to have a pile of them by December. I should also say theres no prize so you not in competition with any one its just a bit of fun.

This card is to be entered in the following Challenges:-

http://dcdchristmasclub.blogspot.com/